Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Coaches

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to coach Kent School District (KSD) middle and high school athletes.

Step 1: Complete an Online Application

If you are not a current certificated, classified, or substitute employee in the Kent School District, you must complete and be approved through the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) online application process before being allowed to coach. Approval is good for one year. Returning volunteer coaches will need to complete this process every year.

Current KSD employees may skip to step 2.

You will need to upload an image or PDF of your valid email address and state driver’s license, Washington State photo identification card, or U.S. passport.

This file must be smaller than 3MB. To learn how to resize a photo or resolve any other technical issues, please refer tofrequently asked questions before calling the school’s office.

Provide a copy of your background approval email to the building athletic director with your volunteer coaching application.

If you do not receive an email within 24 hours of completing the VIPS online application, check your spam/junk folders before calling the school’s office.

Step 2: Complete CPR and First Aid Training

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) requires all coaches to have both current CPR and First Aid Certifications.